Lichenostomus

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Lichenostomus
Lichenostomus penicillatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Meliphagidae Genus: Lichenostomus Cabanis, 1851
Species
Lichenostomus chrysops Lichenostomus leucotis Lichenostomus melanops Lichenostomus penicillatus and more (see text)

Lichenostomus is a relatively large genus of honeyeaters (only Myzomela has more members). Of the 20+ species, most are restricted to Australia, but there are also a few species in New Guinea.